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Future of Modernization Paper

Dawnette Dunkley

University of Phoenix

Sociology--120

Instructor: Loren Butler

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Future of Modernization Paper

Modernization, a concept sociologists use to describe the changing patterns set in motion by

the industrial revolution. Modernization attracts many divergent views and theories and its

influence on society is highly debatable. At issue is the theory of modernization that posits that

cultural change, economic development, and political change are predictable patterns that go

hand in hand. Regardless of people’s stance on this issue, some facts on which they can agree

are that, society is always evolving, changes have good and bad consequences, and the rate of

change occurs much faster, especially with the information revolution. Some theorists argue that

the advent of the industrial revolution created a different type of society; one that forces

developing countries to find ways to achieve similar achievements as their more affluent

counterparts or be left permanently behind. The reality is, not all modernized societies have

equal success in sustaining the process of modernization because of differences in politics,

education, and other institutions. This paper aims to examine how modernization manifests itself

in American society; it will also explore the likelihood of the continuation of modernization in

the United States. Additionally, it will examine whether or not modernization is a worldwide

trend and further explore the consequences of modernization. Furthermore, it will state which

theorist best reflect my perception of modernization.

The industrial revolution has had profound effect on American society and most people would

agree that its influence caused drastic social, economic, and institutional changes. Modernization

manifests itself in American society in various ways; these include the decline of small,

traditional communities; the expansion of personal choice; increase in social diversity; and

orientation toward the future and a keen awareness of time. With regard to decline of small,

traditional communities; for thousands of years small, rural communities in the United States

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Running head: FUTURE OF MODERNIZATION PAPER Future of Modernization Paper Dawnette Dunkley University of Phoenix Sociology--120 Instructor: Loren Butler Future of Modernization Paper Modernization, a concept sociologists use to describe the changing patterns set in motion by the industrial revolution. Modernization attracts many divergent views and theories and its influence on society is highly debatable. At issue is the theory of modernization that posits that cultural change, economic development, and political change are predictable patterns that go hand in hand. Regardless of people's stance on this issue, some facts on which they can agree are that, society is always evolving, changes have good and bad consequences, and the rate of change occurs much faster, especially with the information revolution. Some theorists argue that the advent of the industrial revolution created a different type of society; one that forces developing countries to find ways to achieve similar achievements as their more affluent counterparts or be left permanently behind. The reality is, not all modernized societies have equal success in sustaining the process of modernization because of differences in politics, education, and other institutions. This paper aims to examine how modernization manifests itself in American society; it will also explore the likelihood of the continuation of modernization in the United States. Additionally, it will examine whether or not moder ...
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